Problems with Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM at TestFreaks.com

DP Review

27 October 2009

Conclusion: When Sigma first announced the 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM in March, our story headline (courtesy of our news editor and punmeister-in-chief) was 'A new standard?
Pros: Class-leading image quality, Relatively low vignetting even at wide apertures on full frame, Reasonably fast and positive autofocus, with full-time manual override, Ve...
Cons: Large and heavy for a 50mm F1.4, Expensive
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ePHOTOzine

6 January 2011

Summary: Sigma are clearly marketing this optic as a premium alternative to manufacturer's own lenses. In some respects the higher price is justified, but in others it is not.
Pros: Excellent sharpness in the centre at most apertures, Low vignetting, 77mm filter size is the same as most professional level zooms
Cons: Maybe a little softer than I'd hoped at f/1.4, Heavier than any other 50mm f1.4 lens, Bigger than any other 50mm f/1.4 lens
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Photo answers

22 April 2009

Excerpt: Performance & handling Prime lenses are about as simple as can be in terms of handling. You have just two controls – the focus ring and (depending on your lens mount) the...
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photozone.de

20 September 2008

Conclusion: The new Sigma AF 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM is a refreshing alternative in the long-ignored standard AF lens market.
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digicambuyer.co.uk

11 September 2008

[origo] vásárlás

14 June 2009

Excerpt: Objektív tisztításhoz ajánljuk: Sigma Minolta/Sony 50/1.4 EX DG HSM objektív DG: Digitálishoz is igazított optikák. Működnek analóg és digitális készüléken is.
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Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM